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Therapeutic Thursdays: Scorpion Envenomations of the Southwest; an Arizona perspective
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Therapeutic Thursdays: Scorpion Envenomations of the Southwest; an Arizona perspective
FromASHPOfficial
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Length:
24 minutes
Released:
Sep 3, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
Pharmacists trained in toxicology will discuss the only clinically significant scorpion (Centruroides sculpturatus [Bark scorpion]) envenomations in the southwestern United States; specifically Arizona. Basic behavior descriptions of scorpions: active times of the year, how/when they are encountered, preventative measures. Emphasis on treatments of scorpion envenomations: pre-hospital first aid, monitoring, labs, antivenom. Current clinical data regarding antivenom (Anascorp®), practical tips, bedside experience, and pearls. ): Pharmacists trained in toxicology will discuss the only clinically significant scorpion (Centruroides sculpturatus [Bark scorpion]) envenomations in the southwestern United States; specifically Arizona. Basic behavior descriptions of scorpions: active times of the year, how/when they are encountered, preventative measures. Emphasis on treatments of scorpion envenomations: pre-hospital first aid, monitoring, labs, antivenom. Current clinical data regarding antivenom (Anascorp®), practical tips, bedside experience, and pearls.
The information presented during the podcast reflects solely the opinions of the presenter. The information and materials are not, and are not intended as, a comprehensive source of drug information on this topic. The contents of the podcast have not been reviewed by ASHP, and should neither be interpreted as the official policies of ASHP, nor an endorsement of any product(s), nor should they be considered as a substitute for the professional judgment of the pharmacist or physician.
The information presented during the podcast reflects solely the opinions of the presenter. The information and materials are not, and are not intended as, a comprehensive source of drug information on this topic. The contents of the podcast have not been reviewed by ASHP, and should neither be interpreted as the official policies of ASHP, nor an endorsement of any product(s), nor should they be considered as a substitute for the professional judgment of the pharmacist or physician.
Released:
Sep 3, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode
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